Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate when a male client asks why he has to have a prostate exam when he is having difficulty voiding?
A) "Because urine comes from the area of the prostate, an exam can identify infection."
B) "It is just standard procedure because the bladder and the prostate are close together."
C) "If the prostate is enlarged, it can cause difficulty passing urine."
D) "The tube coming from the bladder joins the tube coming from the prostate."
C
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